Delhi to Agra Day Trip with Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj
5:30 AM - Pickup from Delhi
Meet your driver at your hotel, airport, or preferred location in Delhi. Depart for Agra via the Yamuna Expressway, with a journey of approximately 3-3.5 hours.
9:30 AM - Taj Mahal Visit (2-2.5 Hours)
Arrive at the Taj Mahal and enjoy a guided tour of this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights:
Learn the romantic history of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal.
Explore the main mausoleum and Charbagh gardens.
See the intricate marble inlay work (Pietra Dura).
Take photographs from the reflecting pools and gates.
12:00 PM - Agra Fort (1-1.5 Hours)
Visit Agra Fort, a red sandstone Mughal fort.
Highlights:
Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience)
Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience)
Jahangir Palace and Musamman Burj, with a view of the Taj Mahal
1:30 PM - Lunch Break (1 Hour)
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Agra at your own expense.
2:30 PM - Baby Taj / Itimad-ud-Daulah (45-60 Minutes)
Visit Itimad-ud-Daulah, also known as the Baby Taj, often regarded as a precursor to the Taj Mahal.
Highlights:
Delicate marble lattice work and inlay art
Peaceful gardens ideal for photography
Learn about its historical and architectural significance
3:30 PM - Optional Photo Stop / Local Souvenir Shopping
Stop briefly at local markets or viewpoints along the Yamuna River for souvenirs and photos.
4:00 PM - Drive Back to Delhi
Relax during the return journey via the Yamuna Expressway.
8:00-9:00 PM - Drop at Hotel in Delhi
Arrive back at your hotel or preferred location, concluding the tour.